I have "only lost" ..... (Insert pounds here) BUT!

kpwatson

I have only lost 27 lbs according to MFP pal but had lost 5 before starting that, so I have lost 33 lbs.

Now I can wear a size 8 instead of a twelve.
My legs have some definition
I can wear my daugther's clothes from before she left for college
I am being told I am skinny for the first time in 15 years.
I look forward to exercise almost everyday.

SilverOnTheTree

I've only lost 15 pounds BUT

I can bike for 15km without stopping for a rest
My jeans are no longer too tight
I have one fewer chins than when I started
I can do real sit-ups

lisamarney

I've only lost 30lbs (3 on MFP), But....

I no longer crave fast food.
I LIKE veggies now.
I crave flavor instead of greasy things
Love my new jeans.
Love being able to get on my horse without a mounting block.
Will blast plast this platue soon.
Can jog up 3 flights of stairs without being winded.

danasings

I have shed only 56 pounds BUT:

I AM DOING INSANITY!! I NEVER could've done this a year ago, or even three months ago!

And all of my "thin" clothes are getting way too big.

tmauck4472

I have only lost 114 lbs, but

I've gained confidence
I've worked hard to get where I'm at
I wear size 2XL or size 24W instead of 5X pants
I wear size 3XL shirts intead of 5X (sorry boobs have NOT gone anywhere)
My wedding rings fit and I haven't worn them in 10 years or more.
Someone put bones in my butt cause now I can feel them when I sit down
I can sleep on my stomach again (*sigh* it's so wonderful)
I don't think about eating every minute of everyday
I can turn down sugar filled items and not regret even one minute of it
I have lost a shoe size

tmauck4472

I have only lost 27 lbs according to MFP pal but had lost 5 before starting that, so I have lost 33 lbs.

Now I can wear a size 8 instead of a twelve.
My legs have some definition
I can wear my daugther's clothes from before she left for college
I am being told I am skinny for the first time in 15 years.
I look forward to exercise almost everyday.

You can change your ticker to show the total loss

RunMyOregonBunsOff

I have read this whole thread and it was totally worth it!

I have only lost 15 lbs (12 on here) but...

*I went from wearing about a 14 pants to a 12 but they are falling off of me now so I should move to a 10.

*My M T-shirts that I wear to work out in are getting so loose that they fall down over my but and make my legs feel restricted when I run so I don't wear them for running now.

*My upper arms are starting to show some muscle definition where it was just my forearms before.

*I wear spandex type running pants and only feel a little self conscious about my tummy (thank you c-sections) and not my butt and legs.

*I don't feel so bad when I look in the mirror

*I can add calories pretty well in my head without looking at cal info most of the time (I always check my work but I don't have too many big surprises when I enter my food).

*When I eat chocolate it's because I want to now and not because I know that it's in the house. (That is huge for me!)

*Aslso (editted to add) that now I can run over six miles (going for 7 Friday morning) at one time now without stopping when 1 mile was a huge deal in the past! Warrior Dash on 09/09/2012


Thank you everybody for all you posts, it was really great reading them all!

Seokie

I have only lost 12 lbs but...

* I'm a graduate of the C25K program when I couldn't run for 60 seconds before
* I'm able to keep up with the 30 DS
* I'm starting to feel pride in myself that I didn't have before
* My clothes are looking better on me!
* I don't look at exercise like a chore anymore
* I LOVE LOVE LOVE healthy eating
* I don't miss 90% of the crap I used to eat
* I'm way more active
* and MOST IMPORTANTLY - I'm happy

memmers

I have only lost 33lbs but
I actually look good in skinny jeans
I can wear a medium shirt instead of xl
I see my collar bone
I for once gave clothes away that are too big rather than too small

sds76

I have only lost 34 pounds but

I am down 3 pant sizes
my bras are too big
I LOVE to exercise(who would of thought)
I choose healthier foods because I want them
I haven't had a soda in 8.5 weeks(when I started this journey)
I've lost 15.5"(probably more but I didn't measure till I was a month in)
I am obsessed with feeling my collar bones...lol
I feel the best I have felt my entire adult life
I feel PRIDE in myself

and BEST of ALL

I have helped my family get healthier. My kids and my husband are following my example. My 8yr old does 30 day shred with me and loves it , my overweight teenager is eating healthier and getting more active, they all ask to go for walks instead of sitting to watch a movie, etc.

literaryweasel

I have only lost 19 pounds... BUT:

* I'm actually going to the gym, getting on the treadmill, and challenging myself more every day. I used to be embarrassed to go to the gym but now I feel invigorated by it.
* I bought a medium shirt (rather than the extra larges I was wearing) and fit into it! I'm usually a large, but hey, I'll take the vanity sizing.
* My size 14 jeans almost fell off of me today, even though I was wearing a belt. One of my size 12 pairs gaps in the waist.
* I've tightened my belt five notches since starting.
* I can actually see my biceps developing! And I can feel abs developing too!
* My doctor was very impressed the last time I saw her, both with my improved bloodwork results and with my weight loss.

AsiasMommy

I have only lost 14 pounds but I
learned how to eat in moderation
drink more water
stop eating so much sugar
went from a 18/20 to a size 16!!!

TravisBurns

This thread should be the poster child for the anti-scale agency.
Seriously the scale means jack ****. Never let it be the full indicator of progress.

Nutmeg90795

I have only lost 79 pounds...BUT:

I am now loose size 14 instead of a 22.

I am the smallest I have been since middle school (yea thats sad).

I have discovered that I do infact have cheekbones, a jaw line, and collar bones.

I can fit in a medium or large shirt instead of a Extra Extra Large.

I no longer have high blood pressure.

I am starting to like the way I look and I havent felt that way in a long time.

I have gained confidence.

I can now walk 8 miles instead of being completely out of breathe in 1.

I have a waist line!

And I now love working out instead of hating it.

Chapter3point6

I am at my goal weight, but awesome thread. :drinker:

SabrinaJL

I have only lost 60 lbs but...

After 10 years, I'm no longer on medication for high blood pressure.
I no longer have to take meds for IBS or acid reflux either.
I'm much less worried about dying of a heart attack in my 40s like my mom did.
I can run 10 miles without stopping.
I can shop at Victoria's Secret because they carry my size.
I can fit into shorts I haven't been able to since I was in high school.
Painting my toenails is a lot easier.

fishdog419

I have only lost 25lbs but...

Today I ran the first non-stop mile in my entire life!

Skeen903

So many of us have a bad habit of saying, I have only lost 5lbs, 10lbs, 20lbs etc etc when we haven't hit our goal yet. I'm guilty of it too! So I was thinking we could encourage each other by playing a bit of a game and at the same time, remind ourselves of how far we have really come! Share your Successes behind your Success!

I'll start:

I have only lost 52lbs, but I......

Am now a size 10 INSTEAD of a size 20!
Can now wear Medium tops instead of 2X!
Can run for several minutes straight, when before I would get winded walking upstairs!
Can see my toes instead of my belly!
Can feel my hip bones! (Who knew I even had them?!)
Most Importantly --- I can trust myself to do what is healthy for me, but also not beat myself up if I don't always stick to the plan!

Okay this totally sounds like it should be my post... not sure what size you started out but I have lost 55 lbs
I can wear a 14 instead of a 20
I am working on being able to run a 5k (up to running 2 blocks walking one etc.)
I can see that I have hips and ribs when I am laying down and I can feel the hip bones regardless
I know I am getting healthier and stronger!!!
I have brought my A1C down to the 6 range instead of 11.3
I no longer get heart burn after eating

You rock girl, your achievements are outstanding

SammieGetsFit

Bump

Nikkilynn32710

I have taken off 80lbs but....

I am the smallest I have ever been in my life...
I went from a size 16 to a size 7(sometimes a 6)
I went from hating dresses and shorts to wanting to show off my nice thighs and calves.
I went from hating exercise to loving the feeling or sweat (even though I still have weeks of being lazy)
I went from not wanting to show my body off to my husband to parading around naked proudly
I went from being the fat, overweight wife, to the hot wife
But most importantly

I went from not wanting to be outside with my kids to chasing them around the yard when the weather permits!